Victor D. Lopez

Victor D. López, Author

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Author's Blog - Podcasts will feature sample readings from my published books on subjects that include law, poetry, science fiction, speculative fiction, my recent novel and articles on law-related subjects published in academic journals and law reviews. I will also feature content from my various blogs and works in progress and samples of original poetry and fiction. I hope that you will find subjects of interest here and would very much welcome the pleasure of your company in my personal and professional journeys of discovery. Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B001KMII74

Author

Victor D. Lopez

Episodes

Unsung Heroes #4: Maria (Paternal Grandmother) 12.01.2023 6:27

Unung Heroes #3: Remedios (Maternal Grandmother) 12.01.2023 14:30

Unsung Heroes #2: Manuel (Paternal Grandfather) 12.01.2023 9:08

Unsung Heroes #1 - Emilio (Maternal Grandfather) 12.01.2023 11:49

This is the first of six parts that comprise my longest free-verse poem. The poem first appeared in my first collection of poetry, Of Pain and Ecstasy: Collected Poems . Ovr the next few day I intend to record additional new readings of the remaining five parts of the poem and post them here. The last two poems in this collection are about my parents and were both written immediately after their d...

New Year's Non-Resolution 12.01.2023 1:04

A Holiday Message 14.12.2022 1:16

On Veterans Day (2022) 11.11.2022 1:31

Sonnet

Echoes of Dawn at Dusk (sonnet) 15.06.2022 2:01

This is my reading of a sonnet I just wrote intended as a teaser for my second book of poems that bears the same name. You can download a free copy of the eBook version of my Echoes of Dawn at Dusk: Collected Poems, Volume 2 through June 20, 2022 by clicking on the following link: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1035449 . The eBook version of my novel, Hire Lernin' , is also available for fr...

On Fading Echoes of What Might Have Been 06.06.2022 2:00

In Spring I Dreamt of Summer's Sun 03.06.2022 1:48

On Pointless Introspection 03.06.2022 1:48

A Reading of my poem, Requiem for Love 22.04.2022 1:39

Introduction to Copyright Law 22.04.2022 49:55

This is a simple introductory lecture on copyright law intended as a primer on the subject. It is based on two of my intellectual property books, Intellectual Property Law: A Practical Guide to Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Trade Secrets and Copyright Law: A Practical Guide . This is not a lecture that I prepared for any of my law classes where I cover the subject. It is a simple introductio...

Here is my reading of my two latest poems in honor of Poetry Month 12.04.2022 2:23

These two very different poems are inspired by two of the 13 short stories in my Echoes of the Mind's Eye collection (Modern Art and the Critics and Redemption).

A Poet's lament in Honor of Poetry Month (April) 08.04.2022 1:39

In Honor of Poetry Month, I am making the ebook versions of my two books of poetry available for free download until April 10, 2022. You can find them along with a current fiction free download by visiting my author's page at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/VictorDLopez . You will also find a few samples of my poetry and fiction readings there. (Scroll down to view my books currently offer...

True Love Revisited 21.03.2022 1:37

(C) 2022 Victor D. Lopez, all rights reserved. This blank verse above is my teaser for my short story Amor Vincit Omnia which deals with the subject of true love and our need to embrace it no matter how unlikely the source. It is one of my most unusual short stories from my Echoes of the Mind's Eye collection from a very personal point of view with humor and tongue only slightly planted in cheek....

Short blank verse poem on my poetry 20.03.2022 1:05

Free poetry book offer (ends 3/27/22) and background on my writing 20.03.2022 7:28

You can download a free copy of one of my books of poems until 3/27/22, but only at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/181370

In Spring I Dreamt of Summer's Sun 01.03.2022 1:22

Poetry

Happy Memory 23.01.2022 0:54

In Praise of Dandelions 22.01.2022 1:12

Ode to Innocence (sonnet) 15.01.2022 1:34

This is one of my earliest sonnets written when I was an undergraduate at Queens College around 1978. It is still one of my favorites from my Of Pain and Ecstasy collection. 

Simple Joys of Youth 19.12.2021 0:47

A reading of three linked haikus

End of Days - Short Story Preview 25.11.2021 18:43

Please Note: November 24-30, 2021 in honor of Thanksgiving I am making available a free download of my complete book of short stories, Echoes of the Mind's Eye, which contains 13 short stories, including the one previewed here. The free download is only available at Smashwords but not at other vendors where the book is sold (no coupon needed). The Smashwords link to order the book free of charge u...

A Veterans Day Message 11.11.2021 2:09

May God bless all of our veterans who served with honor that we may continue to enjoy freedom bought and paid for by their blood and sacrifice. May we never take it or them for granted.